Tiny immune cells may hold key to obesity and insulin resistance

NCT ID NCT04898400

First seen Jun 27, 2026 ยท Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study looked at how certain immune cells (eosinophils) interact with fat tissue in people with obesity and insulin resistance. Four participants had fat biopsies and blood tests to measure immune cells and markers of inflammation. The goal was to better understand these interactions, not to test a treatment.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Insulin Resistance Obesity obesity disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Mayo Clinic in Arizona

    Scottsdale, Arizona, 85259, United States